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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.46, 4,305.60 and 922.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.46, 4,305.60 and 922.62 is: 1,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.46 : 4,305.60 = 922.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.46/4,305.60 = 922.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.46x = 4,305.60 × 922.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.46x = 3,972,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,432.67/2,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.90

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